The ‘core’ back and stomach muscles, the deep muscles that
stabilise the spine during movement, need to be strengthened and kept
toned.

The exercise program is designed to be both effective and
convenient, with all exercises done in a standing position and for those
who cannot stand the exercises can be modified to be performed sitting.
They can be undertaken by people of all ages with a special programme having been tailored for children.

The ISIS Chiropractic Centres provide a free service for
our patients, schools and workplaces in the area, where we help people
get started on the StraightenUp UK programme. If you are interested please let us know.

The exercises are simple, fun, can be enjoyed by both adults and
kids alike and can be done on a daily basis as part of an everyday
routine.

For enquiries please call:

Free downloads of StraightenUp UK leaflets

You can download the StraightenUp UK leaflets from the British Chiropractic Association for free for both Children and Adults here at the BCA Home Page.

The StraightenUp Campaign

The StraightenUp campaign was launched in 2006 on the World Spine Day
(an event that was initiated by the World Health Organisation (WHO))
and initially started in America but is rapidly becoming a global
campaign.

It is an exercise programme that was developed by a team of
experts including chiropractors, researchers, fitness experts and
officials from the WHO and is based on the latest scientific evidence to
prevent spinal dysfunction.

Why StraightenUp UK?

Our children are our future! This is a cliché that you probably have
heard before.

We are fast becoming a nation of couch- and slouch
potatoes, that and poor posture is a common trigger of back pain, along
with other normal day to day activities such as housework, DIY,
sleeping, sitting at a computer and playing computer games for extended
periods of time, particularly if you are unfit.

Considering that consumer research that was carried out by the
British Chiropractic Association found that 50% of 16-24 year olds are
currently suffering from back pain compared to 18% just three years ago,
it is particularly important to make sure that our children do the
right type of exercise and improve their posture.

Bad posture

Bad posture has a lot to answer for - not only can it have a negative
affect on your health but it could also have a negative effect on how
people around you perceive you as a person.

The first impression is
everything. People make their mind up about you in the first 7 seconds
of meeting you.

Good posture is commonly associated with confidence,
capability and good health. Poor posture can be associated with
laziness, sloppiness, or a perceived lack of care about your appearance.

Do the StraightenUp exercises work?

An American study showed after just five weeks of daily StraightenUp
exercises, 83% of participants reported a postural improvement.

Approximately 80% reported that their backs were more comfortable and
that they could sit and stand more upright, and 78% said they felt
stronger in their core muscles (Figures from StraightenUp America).